★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for aspiring animators seeking flexible, research-driven studio practice at a Dutch university of applied sciences; consider the emphasis on personal projects and festival exposure alongside limited published outcome metrics.
Tuition · Intl
↗€10,308
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2015
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗54
DUO ↓55% ↗
Intl. %
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no data yet
S:F ratio
↗17:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
This one-year Master of Animation is directed towards realizing your creative potential. You will learn to critically and creatively integrate innovatory studio work with theoretical principles.
You explore storytelling in animation and compare this with your own artistic vision and style. You carry out research to discover which developments in the field of animation are relevant to your practice. You acquire experience in studio work and focus on planning, feasibility and production processes, with an emphasis on testing your own artistic freedom in relation to working on commission.
You widen your technical knowledge and skill sets and learn how to test your storytelling in animation. And you learn to develop your work, artistic development, research and experimental exploration on the level of Animation Principles, Acting & Performance, Modelling, Workflow and Sound Design.
The Master of Animation is delivered in 12 months, across 2 semesters starting early September and ending late August. It is comprised of 5 study periods and corresponding units of study. Each period ends with an assessment correlated to adhering intended learning outcomes. 4 learning tracks run throughout the programme to enable you to develop your animation practice in correlation to the intended learning outcomes: Storytelling & Design, Producing, Positioning and Research, and Professiona
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Avans University of Applied Sciences
Avans University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with campuses in Breda, Den Bosch, and Tilburg. Known for its practical approach to education and strong connections with regional industry, offering programs in technology, business, and creative industries.
Living in Breda
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€440/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
184k
Charming, friendly, and southern Dutch. Breda has a distinctive Burgundian atmosphere typical of the southern Netherlands, with good food, outdoor cafes, and a welcoming community. The city feels more relaxed than northern Dutch cities.
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Curriculum
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree97%
Women among first-years72%
Say workload is “just right”80%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 10 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.4
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4.3
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment4
Facilities3.7
Career preparation4.3
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-08-31
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Scholarships
Internships
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